Before God becomes satisfied with us, He will take everything of our so-called wealth, until we learn that He is our Source; as the psalmist said, “All my springs are in You” (Psalm 87:7). If the majesty, grace, and power of God are not being exhibited in us, God holds us responsible. “God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you…may have an abundance…” (2 Corinthians 9:8)— then learn to lavish the grace of God on others, generously giving of yourself. Be marked and identified with God’s nature, and His blessing will flow through you all the time.

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May 16, 2016

Journal Entry for Today-JDV

“The first habit to develop is the habit of recognizing God’s provision for us.” This sentence at the beginning of Chamber’s devotional today caught my understanding in that it made me think that before I even have any needs God has already made provision for me. Before I can even grasp the concept of my circumstances and their impact (good and bad) God has already made a way. That changes things a bit for me and the way I interpret my role in the world and my surrender to Jesus. And this kind of thinking can help keep me from falling into the proverbial “pity party”; surrender before there is ever an issue or problem; live in the knowledge that You are good all the time, and all the time You are good.

And God says…”It is in keeping with the mantra you have been talking about as well; all things work together for good; and when you are surrendered and connected, you “just know” that I am in control and I will make your paths straight. You don’t have to wait for your personal indicators to run up into the yellow and red range to surrender and know that I am God and I arrange all things for your good. You don’t have to wait till things are difficult to decide to surrender; it can just become your way of life.”